Early Western Journals, 1748-1765 (1904)

By George Croghan and Conrad Weiser

Book Overview

Early Western Journals, 1748-1765 is a book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites and published in 1904. The book is a collection of journals and diaries from early explorers and pioneers who traveled through the western regions of North America during the mid-18th century. Thwaites has compiled and edited these primary sources to provide readers with a firsthand account of the challenges and adventures faced by these early travelers. The book includes accounts of encounters with Native American tribes, descriptions of the landscape and natural resources of the region, and the struggles of survival in the wilderness. The journals also provide insight into the politics and economics of the time, as well as the social and cultural norms of the early American frontier. Thwaites' introduction and annotations provide context and historical background to the primary sources, making this book a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the early history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166048225
• ISBN13: 9781166048228
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"